Be more aware of lung cancer risks for you and your family.
Screening for Lung Cancer
Dr. Fatima Wilder, a thoracic surgeon and lung cancer expert, discusses who should be screened for lung cancer using low-dose CT screening and how often.
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
People who currently smoke or formerly smoked are at higher risk for lung cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan (LDCT) for some of these people.
This Blog May Inspire You but Motivation Is Another Story
When I was a teenager, about 2 out of 3 kids my age had tried smoking cigarettes and about 1 of 5 kids smoked cigarettes every day. Many of my family members smoked. Most of my friends smoked. I tried smoking.
Denise’s Story
Denise credits the American Lung Association’s Saved By The Scan billboard for saving her life. She is now a LUNG FORCE Hero and lung cancer survivor. Read her story:
This Blog May Inspire You but Motivation Is Another Story
When I was a teenager, about 2 out of 3 kids my age had tried smoking cigarettes and about 1 of 5 kids smoked cigarettes every day. Many of my family members smoked. Most of my friends smoked. I tried smoking.
What Are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?
Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the cancer is advanced.
Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers
Lung cancer can be caused by risk factors other than smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars. Click to read about less common risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer.
Survivors…Living with Lung Cancer
When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you are considered a cancer survivor from that moment throughout the rest of your life. Click to read about how to live your best life with lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Information for Health Care Providers
Screening people at high risk for lung cancer can reduce deaths by finding lung cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more effective. Click to read more about how to lower the risk of lung cancer for patients.